Family Resource Worker

Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre is seeking a Family Resource Worker to coordinate and deliver programs for parents/caregivers and children aged birth to 6 in Kanata, West Carleton and Stittsville. The role includes promoting child development, conducting workshops, and linking families with CRC and community resources.

The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, with a salary range of $49,313 to $51,306 CAD annually. Monday to Friday schedule with two evenings per week is required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; ability to communicate clearly with parents and partners.
• Strong interpersonal and outreach skills to engage families and community groups.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and working in diverse communities.
• Ability to work independently in remote locations and in teams.
• Knowledge of early childhood development principles and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop playgroups and activities for children birth to 6 years.
• Promote child development and parent/caregiver engagement.
• Coordinate planning, delivery, and evaluation of early learning programs.
• Provide information, referrals, and education to families.
• Collaborate with community groups and partner organizations.
• Report data and maintain records for program funding and evaluation.

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Early Childhood Education

Two years experience in an early learning environment

Partnership with other early years providers

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Family Resource Worker coordinates and delivers programs and services that support the needs of parents / care providers and children birth to 6 years in the communities of Kanata, West Carleton and Stittsville.

The position supports the Centre-wide and strategic level health promotion and community development activities, including community assessments and program evaluation activities.

This a full-time permanent position at 35 hours a week with an annual salary range of $49,313 to $51,306. This is a Monday - Friday rotation schedule with two evenings per week.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Program Development and Delivery

• Develop playgroups and activities for children
• Promoting child development and encouraging parent/ care provider-child interaction;
• Using the recreational resources available in the community;
• Managing and coordinating the planning of the playgroups and activities;
• Using modeling for the parent/ care provider in the relation with the child;
• Ensuring the parent/care provider understands the reason and the impact of the activities;
• Presenting activities in a dynamic and stimulating fashion for the child, in collaboration with the parent/care provider;
• Ensuring integration and adaptation of children and parent/care providers.
• Assist parent/care providers to increase their awareness of child development
• Providing information and referral to parent/care providers;
• Providing education services for parent/care providers through workshops and other training opportunities;
• Supporting parent/care providers in identifying their needs;
• Assisting parent/care providers to identify their strengths and limitations to help improve their child’s and their own quality of life;
• Linking and referring care providers to other programs offered by the CRC and other community organizations.
• Coordinating and delivering early learning programs and services throughout our communities, including rural, in local schools and in the EYC;
• Planning programs that will stimulate interest and curiosity through collaboration with parent/care providers, placement students and volunteers;
• Providing support and training to volunteers as required;
• Creating a sense of program ownership and engagement with parent/care providers as well as with partnering organizations
• Developing, coordinating and delivering programs and services that are aligned with community needs, trends and gaps based on client feedback and data such as EDI and Census data as well as in consultation with partnering organizations;
• Performing program evaluation in collaboration with participants, volunteers and partners;
• Maintaining and developing professional competence and quality assurance through appropriate continuing education methods; to support both family resource worker and community development role and responsibilities;
• Reporting data using the CRC data base (CIMS) to support funder reporting requirements;
• Providing information for the web-site.

Outreach, Connecting and Participating in the Community

• Serve as ambassador to ensure that services are accessible, and the general public is informed regarding EYC services
• Promoting participation of parent/care providers, and the community, in activities designated to educate and/or advocate for healthy child development;
• Work in collaboration with the Communications department to develop promotional and marketing strategies to increase awareness of our programs and services
• Participating in community groups regarding issues and services relevant to the 0– 6 population;
• Contributing to the creation and distribution of materials and resources related to the activities of the EYC;
• Establishing and maintaining links with community groups and agencies to facilitate a positive working relationship.

Training, facilitation and event planning

• Providing training to community groups and/or participating in community events to promote programs and services;
• Preparing and presenting awareness training and care provider focused information sessions in partnership with other services;

Other

All WOCRC employees have some fundamental responsibilities that go beyond the confines of their occupations. These include:

• Ensuring that the commitment to diversity is understood and respected. This includes diversity of culture, language, faith expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic resources and degrees of physical (dis)ability;
• Working in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health
• Maintaining up-to-date professional skills and knowledge through formal and informal training;
• Acting as an “ambassador” for WOCRC within and outside the Centre by creating an awareness of WOCRC programs and promoting services offered;
• Compliance with all mandated legal/regulatory requirements related to working at WOCRC (Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety, standards of professional conduct);
• Maintaining awareness of and compliance with WOCRC policies and procedures;
• Maintaining awareness of and compliance with funder requirements, policies,procedures and regulations;
• Working in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk in keeping with Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures;
• Supporting the Centre’s student and volunteer placement programs;
• Working during both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by the Centre;
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary diploma in early childhood education with registration at the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Two years’ experience in an early learning environment, working with children, parents and care providers.
• Experience working in partnership with other early years providers in a service integration framework.
• Knowledge of the day nurseries act
• Knowledge of Ontario Early years Framework
• Knowledge of Early training for Every Child today (ELECT)
• Knowledge of “How does Learning Happen” Pedagogy
• First Aid and CPR training
• Experience with and sensitivity to minority groups, people of different age and income groups and an awareness of the issues that affect rural populations

Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently in remote locations
• Demonstrated autonomy and initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teamenvironment
• Demonstrated ability to work within an Equity inclusion framework

Language:

• Ability to communicate fluently in English, spoken and written.
• Ability to communicate fluently in French, spoken and written, an asset.
• Other languages reflective of the community we serve an asset.

Computer Competencies:

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products
• Familiarity with Data Management Systems

Other:

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required with valid insurance.
• Requirement to work flexible hours (daytime, evenings, and weekends)